Michigan Business News

Michigan Business News – including entertainment, finance, health and medical, non-profit, public policy and technology news from Michigan, U.S.A. (Mich., MI), as issued by the Send2Press Newswire service.


Grand Valley State University and University of Mississippi Fraternities Receive 2024 John Hart Hunter Award

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Heroic Fraternities is proud to announce the Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega at Grand Valley State University and the Delta Xi Chapter of Kappa Sigma at the University of Mississippi as the recipients of the prestigious 2024 John Hart Hunter Award. This award recognizes fraternity chapters for their exceptional work in promoting a heroic vision of brotherhood, leadership, and service.

Vice Capital Markets Integrates with Digital-First LOS Mortgage Machine

NOVI, Mich., Aug. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it has completed its integration with Mortgage Machine™, an out-of-the-box, all-in-one loan origination system (LOS) designed to accelerate lenders’ operational velocity and support an end-to-end digital origination process.

Vice Capital Markets Launches Integration with Fannie Mae Mission Score API

NOVI, Mich., July 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it has integrated the Fannie Mae® Mission Score application programming interface (API) into its trading portal, allowing current clients to take advantage of pricing and best execution decisions to improve gain-on-sale.

Mopec Group Unveils Next-Generation Maestro Grossing Station: The Mopec Maestro Encore

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., June 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mopec Group, a leading pathology technology company and manufacturer anatomic pathology equipment & supplies, is proud to announce the launch of the Mopec Maestro Encore, the latest advancement in grossing station technology. This release marks a significant milestone in Mopec Group’s strategic effort to emphasize innovation and integration of cutting-edge digital solutions as the standard for improving pathology workflow.

The Pistons Foundation Awards The Literacy Project Grant to Promote Literacy in Detroit

DETROIT, Mich., June 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Literacy Project is excited to announce the “Passport to Literacy” event, taking place at O’Hair Park in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1pm-4pm. This event is made possible through the generous support of the 2023 Pistons Neighbors Park Activation Grant, aimed at promoting literacy and providing children with access to valuable resources through city parks.

beycome.com expands Its R/EVOLUTIONARY Real Estate Services to Michigan, Empowering Homeowners and Buyers

DETROIT, Mich., April 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a groundbreaking move that’s set to change the Michigan real estate landscape forever, beycome (beycome.com), the innovative platform that’s already redefined real estate in 9 states, announces its arrival in Michigan. This expansion is more than just a new market; it’s a new dawn for Michigan homeowners and buyers, offering them unparalleled control and savings in their real estate transactions.

Mopec Partners with the Michigan Association of Medical Examiners to Provide Free PPE to Multiple Counties Across Michigan

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Feb. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mopec, a leading manufacturer of anatomic pathology equipment and products, has partnered with the Michigan Association of Medical Examiners (MAME) to distribute vital personal protection equipment to multiple counties across Michigan, offering a lifeline to medical examiners at the frontline of public health.

Mopec Announces Distribution Partnership with Nano Surgical to Offer Customers the Lumohs Lighted Scalpel Handles

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Jan. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mopec, a leading manufacturer of anatomic pathology products, announced their new distributor partnership with Nano Surgical to become the exclusive master distributor of Lumohs Lighted Scalpel Handles in the pathology and laboratory markets.

Move For Hunger sets the new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Most Cereal Boxes Toppled in a Domino Fashion

DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 23, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It was just confirmed, Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that fights hunger and food waste, successfully broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Most Cereal Boxes Toppled in a Domino Fashion with Topple Hunger. The previous record, set in 2021, stood at an impressive 6,391 cereal boxes.

Move For Hunger Teams Up with Kroger, the Detroit Pistons, WK Kellogg Co, and more to Topple 15,000 Cereal Boxes like Dominoes and Break a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title while Providing 500,000 Meals to Communities in Need!

DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that fights hunger and food waste, will attempt to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Most Cereal Boxes Toppled in a Domino Fashion with Topple Hunger on October 12 at 5:30 p.m. ET. The Topple Hunger event aims to shatter the current record of 6,391 cereal boxes by more than double – toppling 15,000 boxes at the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center.

New Smart Watch For Seniors with Fall Detection from Medical Care Alert

NORTHVILLE, Mich., July 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Seniors have a new way to stay safe with the new SmartWatch PRO from Medical Care Alert. This smart watch is designed for seniors to get emergency help when needed, and stay connected with family and friends. Unlike standard smart watches, the SmartWatch PRO is designed with seniors in mind and offers automatic fall detection as an optional feature. [VIDEO]

Vice Capital Markets Releases Integration with Freddie Mac Income Limits API

NOVI, Mich., May 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it is one of the first Freddie Mac-integrated Secondary Market Advisors (SMAs) to release an integration with Freddie Mac’s Income Limits application programming interface (API).

Mopec Announces Distribution Partnership with StatLab to Bring You the Best Cassette Printer in North America

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., March 22, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mopec, a leading manufacturer of anatomic pathology grossing stations, announced their new distributor partnership with StatLab to allow their customers the opportunity to purchase StatLab PiSmart Cassette Printers directly from Mopec.

Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association Announces Speaker Lineup for 2023 Sales Rally

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich., Feb. 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association (MMLA), the only Michigan-based association dedicated solely to the housing finance industry, has announced the speaker lineup for its 2023 Sales Rally, taking place March 14 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association kicks off 2023 with new logo, branding

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich., Jan. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association (MMLA), the only Michigan-based association dedicated solely to the housing finance industry, unveiled an updated logo and brand identity for 2023. The brand refresh aligns with the organization’s new purpose and direction as the connection point, legislative voice and educational resource for Michigan’s real estate finance economy.

Opticom Technologies celebrates 50 years of industrial video monitoring solutions

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Jan. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Opticom Technologies, a leader in industrial video monitoring solutions, is celebrating 50 years in business. The company, founded in 1973, has evolved to continue offering innovative products as video monitoring technology has advanced.

ViewTech Borescopes Featuring New Borescope During 2022 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo

TRAVERSE City, Mich., Dec. 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ViewTech Borescopes is set to exhibit during the annual National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) networking event. The 2022 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo is taking place December 5 through 8 at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. ViewTech Sales Consultant, Evan Miller, will have both VJ-3 and the brand new VJ-4 video borescopes on display for Ag Aviation Expo attendees at booth 429 during exhibit hall hours.

ViewTech Borescopes Featuring New Video Borescope at FABTECH 2022

TRAVERSE City, Mich., Nov. 3, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event will be taking place November 8-10 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. FABTECH 2022 will feature more than 1,000 exhibitors as attendees are provided an opportunity to discover the latest products and developments available. This year exhibitor ViewTech Borescopes, the leader in borescope inspection equipment, will debut the all-new VJ-4 video borescope.

ViewTech Borescopes to Exhibit at 2022 ASNT Annual Conference

TRAVERSE City, Mich., Oct. 31, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Since 2013 ViewTech Borescopes has been showcasing their nondestructive testing (NDT) video borescope during the ASNT Annual Conference. With the 2022 ASNT Annual Conference taking place in Nashville, Tennessee at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, ViewTech will be exhibiting at booth 411 from October 31 – November 2, 2022.

Detroit Singer-Songwriter JOAN BELGRAVE’s ‘Oooo Boy’ EP Features Range of Romantic Moods and Timeless Grooves

DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 24, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dynamic singer and songwriter Joan Belgrave latest EP release, “Oooo Boy,” gives expression to three distinct declarations of love. With her lush voice drawing liberally from gospel, soul, and pop traditions, Joan gives her all on these tunes, which are produced by Sanchez Harley (Shirley Caesar, Mighty Clouds of Joy, RiZen and others).

ViewTech Borescopes Exhibiting During 2022 Automotive Testing Expo

TRAVERSE City, Mich., Oct. 24, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For the tenth time ViewTech Borescopes will exhibit at the Automotive Testing Expo, taking place October 25, 26, and 27 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. As many engineers in the automotive and manufacturing industries rely on remote visual inspections to support quality control, ViewTech’s line of borescopes save companies time and money, while avoiding costly teardown or downtime.

ViewTech Borescopes to Exhibit for Ninth Time at 2022 NBAA BACE

TRAVERSE City, Mich., Oct. 12, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Beginning October 18, NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE) will be taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. For 75 years the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has been representing the business aviation community and its members. This year ViewTech Borescopes will be one of more than 700 exhibitors and among thousands of attendees that will gather for three of the most important days annually for the aviation industry.

ViewTech Borescopes to Exhibit During 2022 Hercules Orion Conference

TRAVERSE City, Mich., Sept. 30, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The 2022 Hercules Orion Conference (HOC) is scheduled to take place October 17 through 20 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center. Attendees are scheduled to be briefed on operational, technical, and maintenance topics on various Hercules and Orion aircraft, including the C-130B-J, L-100, LM-100J, P-3, and CP-140.

ViewTech Borescopes Exhibiting at The Battery Show, IMTS, and Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia

TRAVERSE City, Mich., Sept. 8, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ViewTech Borescopes is set to network with attendees as they assemble this month at The Battery Show, International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), and Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia (TPS). North America’s top-selling VJ-3 video borescopes are essential for industry inspections, maintenance, and quality control procedures.

Michigan business owner creates Genesee County COVID-19 Portal – App to save lives

NEW YORK, N.Y. and FLINT, Mich., Aug. 25, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jonathan McKay, operating as the Project Manager for the Genesee County COVID-19 Portal (GCCP) presented by Flint Innovative Solutions 501(c)(3) designed by Keeping Tabs, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint 501(c)(3), and Michigan United 501(c)(3). The GCCP is a curated mobile application used to offer credible information resources to the members of Flint, Michigan, and the surrounding Genesee County areas.

Vice Capital Markets Releases API for Freddie Mac Cash Purchase Statement

NOVI, Mich., Aug. 18, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that it is one of the first Freddie Mac-integrated Secondary Market Advisors (SMAs) to release an integration for Freddie Mac’s Cash Settlement Purchase Statement application programming interface (API).

ViewTech Borescopes Bringing Line of Video Borescopes to the 2022 API Inspection and Mechanical Integrity Summit

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 5, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ViewTech Borescopes will be one of a hundred exhibitors in attendance at the 2022 API Inspection and Mechanical Integrity Summit (IMIS). Taking place August 9 through 11 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, IMIS offers oil, gas, and chemical inspection professionals educational content and networking opportunities.

ViewTech Borescopes Exhibiting This Month at Three Leading Industry Conferences

TRAVERSE City, Mich., June 3, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ViewTech Borescopes will be exhibiting for the first time at three leading North American conferences, all taking place this month. ViewTech’s line of video borescopes will be on display for attendees and exhibitors during AUTOMATE, the Global Energy Show, and the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo.

Midland Public Schools (Michigan) Selects Synergy Education Platform

MIDLAND, Mich., June 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Edupoint Educational Systems announced today that Midland Public Schools (MPS) has selected the company’s industry-leading Synergy® Student Education Platform for its K-12 student information and learning management needs. The district’s Synergy solution will include Synergy Student Information System (SIS), Synergy Online Registration, Synergy MTSS, and Synergy Special Education (SE).

ViewTech Borescopes Exhibiting Again at INTERPHEX 2022

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., May 23, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industry pharmaceutical and biotech professionals from across the globe will convene at INTERPHEX 2022 at the Javits Center in New York City beginning May 24 through 26. The 3-day technical conference also features an exhibit hall with more than 400 exhibitors. ViewTech Borescopes and their lineup of articulating video borescopes will be on display at booth #1939.

ViewTech Borescopes Exhibiting at 2022 POWERGEN International

TRAVERSE City, Mich., May 20, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Since first exhibiting at POWERGEN International in 2012, and after a 2-year hiatus due to COVID-19 postponements, ViewTech Borescopes will again be present at POWERGEN International as they exhibit with their line of articulating video borescopes. ViewTech will be at booth #5550 at POWERGEN International which is taking place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.

ViewTech Borescopes to Highlight Top-Selling Remote Visual Inspection Borescopes at AISTech 2022 Exhibit Hall

TRAVERSE City, Mich., May 13, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ViewTech Borescopes will exhibit for the sixth time at booth 2406 during the annual Association for Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition. AISTech 2022 is returning to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and will be taking place May 16-19. This year’s Association for Iron & Steel Technology event will feature new products, technical programs, presentations, and panel discussions.

Pristine Rejuvenation Expands to Accommodate Growth

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich., May 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A bigger office suite means better patient care for Pristine Rejuvenation, a med spa that focuses on aesthetic injectables and skin rejuvenation treatments. Eman Dahmani, company Principal, announced that the new facilities were opened to handle the spa’s steady growth.

NBAA Maintenance Conference is Back with ViewTech Borescopes Exhibiting at Booth 438

TRAVERSE City, Mich., May 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Since 2013 ViewTech Borescopes has been an exhibitor at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Maintenance Conference. With the 2022 NBAA event taking place at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, ViewTech will be exhibiting at booth 438 Tuesday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 5.

ViewTech Borescopes Exhibiting for the 10th Time at MRO Americas Aviation Week 2022

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., April 25, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ViewTech Borescopes announced they are returning to exhibit for the 10th time during MRO Americas Aviation Week and will be located at booth #908. Since 2012, ViewTech’s articulating video borescopes have been on display during the largest aviation MRO event in the world and this year will be in the company of more than 800 other exhibitors, including StandardAero, Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Honeywell.

ViewTech Borescopes Showcasing VJ-3 Video Borescope Inspection Technology at CastExpo 2022

TRAVERSE City, Mich., April 22, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Having previously exhibited at CastExpo, ViewTech Borescopes will be returning to the triennial American Foundry Society event and demonstrating their remote visual inspection (RVI), nondestructive testing (NDT) technology at booth #509.

Mortgage Hedge Advisory Firm Vice Capital Markets promotes Shawn Ansley to CIO

NOVI, Mich., April 21, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that it has promoted Shawn Ansley to chief information officer (CIO). As CIO, Ansley will be tasked with the continued development of information technologies and deepening integrations with the agencies and major loan origination systems.

2022 Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician Conference and IA Renewal Taking Place March 28 – 29

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., March 28, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For more than 50 years, the Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician Conference has been held to provide continuing education and networking for current and aspiring aviation technicians. For the first time, ViewTech Borescopes will be not only exhibiting but also presenting at the annual conference, which is taking place at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.

The Eulogy Writers Reach Out to Ukrainians in Distress

DETROIT, Mich., March 24, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Eulogy Writers, America’s leading eulogy writing service, established in 2014, today announced that a portion of every fee collected will be donated to the Save the Children® charity, designated for the assistance of Ukrainian refugees.

ViewTech Borescopes to Exhibit at International Chemical Petroleum Industry Inspection Technology Conference

TRAVERSE City, Mich., March 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The nondestructive testing community will gather for the International Chemical Petroleum Industry Inspection Technology (ICPIIT) Conference at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square in Sugar Land, Texas from March 16 – 18. The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) event will be featuring nondestructive testing (NDT) technology and methods.